A 100-year-old hero

Beverly Boucher-Smith recalls growing up with her father George Boucher, at Tucker's Restaurant in Anderson.

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George Boucher celebrates his 100th birthday at Tucker's Restaurant in Anderson.

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Marvin Johnson, of Iowa, wipes his eyes after recalling his years during the Korean War with George Boucher, at a surprise birthday party for Boucher.

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Anderson’s George Boucher served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he saw combat in Europe. Boucher was an assistant professor of Military Science and Tactics from 1950-1952 at Clemson A&M College.

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George Boucher walks with his son Carter Boucher into Tucker’s Restaurant, before getting a surprise 100th birthday party by friends and family.

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George Boucher celebrated his 100th birthday at Tucker’s Restaurant in Anderson, where a personal history was on display.

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Anderson’s George Boucher is saluted by family and friends at a surprise birthday party at Tucker’s Restaurant. the 100-year-old Boucher was honored at the lunch as a member of the Military Officers Association of America Piedmont Chapter.

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Pat Burke places a medal on George Boucher of Anderson. Boucher, 100, was honored at the lunch as a member of the Military Officers Association of America Piedmont Chapter. Boucher wears the Order of St. Maurice at the Centurion Level medal, for those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Infantry.

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Tony Stubblefield salutes George Boucher, a honorary member of the Military Officers Association of America Piedmont Chapter.

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Penny Schriver brings a cupcake to George Boucher, celebrating his 100th birthday, at Tucker's Restaurant in Anderson.

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George Boucher of Anderson wears the Order of St. Maurice at the Centurion Level medal, which is awarded to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Infantry.

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George Boucher of Anderson gets a hug from his niece Millie Clayton, at a surprise birthday party at Tucker’s Restaurant in Anderson. Boucher wears the Order of St. Maurice at the Centurion Level medal, which is awarded to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Infantry.